A recent security lapse on Facebook which allowed access to private photo
libraries highlights what can go wrong if companies use public social networking
sites without security, experts warn.
Users' pictures, including those of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and
socialite Paris Hilton, were exposed on the site, even though the photos were
tagged as being visible only to the member and associated friends.
David Lavenda, vice president of marketing and product strategy at web
security firm WorkLight, said: "Just imagine what would happen if a
business-to-consumer document such as an employment contract were to leak in
this way.
"The potential employee could see his or her personal details, including bank
and National Insurance numbers, leaking out to third parties."
The incident highlights the importance of securing social networking sites
when used in the enterprise to ensure that such lapses do not occur.
"Business access to web 2.0 sites like Facebook can produce compelling cost
and working efficiencies, but businesses should be ready to implement
appropriate security measures," said Lavenda.
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